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Buy a Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Franchise

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a fast-casual dining franchise specializing in authentic New York-style pizza and classic Italian dishes made from family recipes. With over 50 locations across the U.S. and international presence in the Middle East and Asia, Russo’s offers flexible store designs ranging from 1,200 to 3,500 square feet, accommodating fast-casual delivery models to upscale dine-in experiences. The brand boasts an average unit volume (AUV) of $1.134 million, outperforming industry averages by focusing on fresh, made-to-order pizzas and Italian specialties using quality ingredients. Russo’s continues to expand aggressively with new multi-unit agreements, including a 10-unit deal in Mexico City, and upcoming locations in the Philippines, Qatar, Dubai, and U.S. markets like California and Arizona

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Why buy a Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Franchise?

Investing in Russo’s New York Pizzeria offers a proven, scalable franchise with strong unit economics, averaging over $1.13 million in annual sales. The brand’s flexible store designs, authentic menu, and growing international footprint provide multiple growth avenues. Franchisees benefit from extensive training, marketing support, proprietary recipes, and operational systems. Russo’s commitment to quality, innovation, and franchisee success makes it an attractive opportunity in the competitive fast-casual pizza and Italian dining market

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1992

    • Franchising Since

      1999

    • New Startup Cost

      $439,350 – $1,501,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $35,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      35%

      of then-current initial franchise fee, single-unit

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Sales or $250/wk min

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      34

    • New Units Opened *

      6

    • Units Transferred *

      7

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $882,314

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Russo’s New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Russo’s provides comprehensive training at its Houston headquarters and on-site during grand openings, covering operations, marketing, and customer service. Franchisees receive assistance with site selection, lease negotiation, and marketing campaigns including social media, SEO, and co-op advertising. Proprietary recipes and standardized processes ensure consistent quality, while ongoing support includes newsletters, conventions, and a franchisee help line. The brand’s flexible store formats and operational systems enable franchisees to tailor their business to local market needs

  2. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Russo’s franchisee is a motivated, hands-on entrepreneur with strong leadership and sales skills, capable of managing multiple locations and building community relationships. Financially, candidates should have a net worth of at least $750,000 and liquid capital around $200,000. Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not mandatory, as Russo’s provides comprehensive training and support. Owners must be actively involved in daily operations, as absentee ownership is not permitted

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Russo’s is recognized for its rapid growth and strong franchisee satisfaction, with a solid ranking in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500. The brand’s international expansion and multi-unit development agreements highlight its rising profile in the fast-casual pizza and Italian dining sector. Its reputation for authentic recipes and flexible business models distinguishes it from competitors.

  4. Industry / Market

    The fast-casual pizza and Italian restaurant market is expanding as consumers seek fresh, customizable, and authentic dining experiences. Russo’s focus on high-quality ingredients, accommodating dietary preferences (including halal and gluten-free options), and flexible store formats aligns with evolving consumer trends. The brand’s scalable franchise model positions it well to capitalize on the growing $46 billion pizza segment and broader casual dining industry

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